The Different Styles of Indian Calligraphy

Sütterlin is a German style of calligraphy, not an Indian style.

Brahmi is the oldest known script of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 3rd century BCE.

Nastaliq is a style of calligraphy that is characterized by its flowing, cursive strokes and is often used for writing Persian and Urdu poetry.

Kufic is a style of calligraphy that is known for its geometric shapes and intricate patterns and is often used for writing Quranic inscriptions.

Naskh is a style of calligraphy that is characterized by its use of thick and thin strokes and is often used for writing Arabic and Persian texts.

Diwani is a style of calligraphy that is known for its elaborate ornamentation and flourishes and is often used for writing royal decrees and other important documents.

Sharada is a style of calligraphy that is characterized by its use of dots and dashes and is often used for writing Sanskrit texts.

Nastaliq is a style of calligraphy that is known for its use of rounded shapes and curves and is often used for writing Persian and Urdu poetry.

Naskh is a style of calligraphy that is characterized by its use of straight lines and angles and is often used for writing Arabic and Persian texts.

Diwani is a style of calligraphy that is known for its use of contrasting colors and is often used for writing royal decrees and other important documents.

Diwani is a style of calligraphy that is known for its use of gold and silver ink and is often used for writing royal decrees and other important documents.

All of the above styles of Indian calligraphy are known for their use of calligraphy brushes.

All of the above styles of Indian calligraphy are known for their use of reed pens.

All of the above styles of Indian calligraphy are known for their use of metal pens.

All of the above styles of Indian calligraphy are known for their use of wooden pens.